April 16, 2013
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Soter with all members in attendance.
Board of Health Interview – Kelly McGovern
Ms. McGovern stated she works as a real estate agent and got involved with the Board of Health looking up Title 5 information. She started working as the Board of Health’s minutes clerk 5 years ago and noted she learned quite a bit through that position and would like to continue learning.
Mr. Soter asked Ms. McGovern’s opinion on forming a Smoking Regulation Task Force. Ms. McGovern thinks this is the way to go and feels there is a lot to learn from local business owners.
There being no further questions from the Selectmen, Kelly McGovern was unanimously voted to the Board of Health on a Spencer/Mayhew motion.
Board of Health – regulation update
Discussion was held with Board of Health members Vinnie Forte, Patricia Leclair and Kelly McGovern with regard to establishing a Smoking Regulation Task Force. All agreed that it should be a 5 member board comprising of a member of the Board of Health, a member of the Board of Selectmen, a FinCom member and 2 business owners from the Town (possibly pharmacy & package store).
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Dan Spencer to the Smoking Regulation Task Force, acting as chair pro tem.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Kay A. Page to the Council on Aging to fill the unexpired term of Jack Henderson.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint the 2013 Poll Workers as submitted by Mrs. Odabashian.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the April 1st minutes as submitted.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s appointment of George Potter as an Assistant Animal Control Officer.
Minutes of April 16, 2013
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On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve a street light on pole #16, High Street with Safety Officer approval.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the VFW Poppy Drive requests on May 25th & November 9th, Pulaski Blvd. intersection and Town Center, with insurance binders to be provided.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board voted to reappoint Cultural Council members as listed. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote with Mr. Connor opposing since one of the members is not a Bellingham resident. The other Board members voted in the affirmative, however, Mr. Soter noted that although he voted in the affirmative, he is not setting a precedent of appointing non-residents to Town positions.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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